Volunteer Recruitment
The CTSA offers several programs to assist investigators who work with research volunteers:
Research Volunteer Resource (RVR)
RVR staff can offer assistance to investigators and study teams with their recruitment efforts by:
- Developing a recruitment plan
- Identifying appropriate internal and external methods for recruitment
- Providing cost estimates for recruitment materials and advertising
- Creating timelines and explaining the process for materials and communications strategies
Contact
Leslie Jordan
507-255-1943
(77) 5-1943
ResearchMatch
ResearchMatch is a secure, Web-based, national research registry that was launched in late 2009 by the CTSA Consortium. Participation in ResearchMatch is free for both research volunteers and investigators, although access to the registry is currently available only to Consortium members. This free network is designed to easily and securely connect interested volunteers with researchers.
ResearchMatch can help investigators:
- Determine the likelihood of finding enough participants for a protocol
- Contact potential volunteers who have expressed an interest in participation
- Track communication with potential recruits
ResearchMatch has two levels of access for investigative teams — feasibility and recruitment.
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Contacts
Leslie Jordan
ResearchMatch Liaison, Mayo Clinic
507-255-1943
(77) 5-1943
Megan Jordahl
ResearchMatch Liaison, Mayo Clinic
507-255-6033
(77) 5-6033
Research Subject Advocate Program
The Research Subject Advocate Program can offer assistance to investigators and study teams in protecting the welfare of research subjects. Research subject advocacy is part of everyone's role.
Research Subject Advocate Program staff can offer assistance to investigators and study teams as they:
- Plan for, prevent or mediate subject issues
- Develop a plan for a protocol-specific informed consent process
Contact
Cheryl Thomas
507-266-9372
Eric Matteson, M.D.
507-284-8450
AccrualNet
AccrualNet is an online resource developed by the National Cancer Institute to support practicing professionals in their clinical trial needs. Although some information is cancer-focused, the site provides widely-applicable information and tools to enhance accrual, enrollment and retention. AccrualNet includes:
- Linkable access to existing tools and materials your colleagues are using
- A searchable list of published journal articles on clinical trial recruitment
- A space to ask questions and share experiences and strategies
- Training opportunities available to orient and educate new staff to successful recruitment strategies
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